Abstract
We report a rare case of obstructive jaundice caused by a tuberculous abscess in the head of pancreas, mimicking carcinoma. The case was successfully treated by pylorus-preserving proximal pancreatoduodenectomy and antituberculous drugs.
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Tuberculous Pancreatic Abscess: A Rare Condition Mimicking Carcinoma
Received08 Aug 1991
Accepted24 Oct 1991
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